On this episode the guys talk about YouTube fireplace videos, nice weather being appreciated as you get older, the benefits from working out, how humans require struggle, if there are any topics you can't joke about, a pro wrestling doc Alan watched, favorite 90s sitcoms (the best is Full House duh), what type of gal gets James goin', Alan dropping out of high school, James tries to explain what a podcast is to an old man, and so much more! After the dudes go pee...Fight Talk, Current Events, an...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 25 min
On this episode the guys talk about Billie Eilish, how problematic it is that porn is so readily available for younger people, whether or not we need flying cars, if the movie industry is in jeopardy/and if that matters, when we lost our virginity, Alan makes it clear that he hates baseball, James calls Alan a contrarian, Alan tells a story about when he was dosed with LSD and much more! Then we do some Current Events, Fight Talk, and the Movie Pick of the Week! The fee for you to listen to this...
Apr 17, 2019•2 hr 9 min
Dudes Night In! EPISODE 69!! GET IT?? On this episode we talk about comedian Bobby Lee, Ashcraft trying stand up for the first time, how different we are when we travel, how crazy new love can be, the new Twilight Zone series, Waynes World 2, Pauly Shore, Carrot Top, James' absurd Spotify playlists, how offensive the song 'Short People' by Randy Newman is, and how dudes like Huey Lewis could never get big today! Then we do some Current Events, Fight Talk, and TWO Movie Picks of the Week! Ashcraf...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 55 min
On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we chat with Jay Maas ! Jay is a record producer and a founding member of the band Defeater. We talk about terrible Massachusetts weather, Jay moving to Portland, Jay's love for his son and wife, James 'getting hard' on genealogy, Jay's touring days. James and Jay bro down on Don Caballero, and Jay opens up about his past. Thanks to Jay for being open and honest on this episode. :) After the Ceremonial Pee Break we do some Current Events and the Movie Pic...
Apr 02, 2019•2 hr 8 min
On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we're joined by Nicholous Thomas from the band feverwar ! We talk about the band's new music, how their producer referred to himself as "Daddy" a lot, embracing the hip-hop model, what growing up in West Virginia was like, and James learns about a new slang word "the kids" say these days! Then we ask some Would You Rathers, other various gross questions, do some Current Events, and the Movie Pick of the Week! If you like this show at all, please share thi...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 58 min
No guest on this one! Just a good ol' fashioned Dudes Night In! We talk about self diagnosed insomnia, doing a live episode, James being a watch dork, bringing a MLB team to PDX and The Portland Diamond Project , adding as much value as you can in your work, St Patrick's Day, sad Irish movies, the documentaries Lorena and Leaving Neverland , how music scenes are shaped by landscape and environment, and then Alan tells one of the most insanely funny and legendary stories of all time!! We do some ...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 47 min
On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we're joined by Sean Taylor from the band The Angry Lisas ! We talk about the creative process, single or double kick, what a great producer can do for your band, appreciating bands now that we used to hate, what we'd do if we were rich, and how rad Disneyland is! After the ceremonial pee break we do some Current Events, the Movie Pick of the Week, and we introduce a new segment called, 'Weird Bands!' Follow the band @theangrylisas and Sean @mrseantaylor ...
Mar 12, 2019•2 hr 28 min
We back!! On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we're joined by our friend & fellow podcaster Geoff Lopez ! James is sick, and Alan tells us what's pissing him off lately! We ask the question - if "they" made a movie about your life...what actor would you want to play you? We talk a bit of politics and discuss the importance if freedom of speech! After the ceremonial pee break we do some Current Events, and the Movie Pick of the Week! (James goes deep on this one). Go check out Geoff's po...
Mar 05, 2019•2 hr 19 min
Howdy! On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we hang with our friend & repeat guest Finn Mckenty. Finn is the host of the popular YouTube show The Punk Rock MBA , Director of Marketing at URM Academy , and a partner at GetGood Drums. We talk about how many Hatebreed tattoos Finn has and Alan tells us that he hates "education and shit." We discuss how networking should be about hanging out with/trying to meet like-minded people...and shouldn't be 'transactional.' Finn explains what a "para...
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 47 min
On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we hang with our friend Dewey Halpaus from The Peer Pleasure Podcast ! We talk about huge stickers, unions, the complexities of producing a podcast, High Fidelity, and Dewey tells an epic story about meeting some of the biggest rock stars in the world at an Ozzy Osbourne show in Mexico City! Then after the ceremonial pee break we do some current events, Alan tells us what's pissing him this week, and we do the movie pick of the week! Check out The Peer Pl...
Feb 11, 2019•2 hr 12 min
On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we hang with Alan Day from Four Year Strong! Alan is not only a rad guitar player, singer, songwriter, farmer...but he's also producing and mixing records now! Alan is the type of guy that makes you feel super lazy!! And, Ashcraft points out that if you were to describe Alan Day to someone...they wouldn't believe that he's a real person! We chat about Christmas tree farms, "horse girls," scoring music for film, tour war stories, changes in the music indus...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 33 min
On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we hang with our friend Justin Abel! We hear about his newly renovated studio, his brand new Truth drum set, and his new adorable puppy! Alan tells us about his trip to New Orleans, and we discuss how terrifying alligators are! Then after the Ceremonial Pee Break we talk current events, and do the movie pick of the week! Follow Justin @justinableaudio If you want to support the show you can do so by subscribing to the show, rate and review on iTunes, and ...
Jan 30, 2019•2 hr 10 min
On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we hang with Kyle Baltus from the legendary band 36 Crazyfists! This was a really fun episode. We chat about Kyle's love for candy, how tough it is to "just hang out" now at our age, some of our favorite drummers, Kyle and James realize during the podcast that they totally know each other, what 36 Crazyfists is up to, Kyle tells us the time he met Tommy Lee, whether or not peeing in the sink is hygienic, R Kelly being super gross, and we bring back someth...
Jan 22, 2019•2 hr 18 min
On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we catch up with Ryan from the band Throw The Fight! We talk tour war stories, finding balance as a musician, the weather in Minnesota, the value of a record label for a band in 2019, and Alan & Ryan dork out about design stuff. We we ask the question - what age is the right age to let your kid watch The Shawshank Redemption? Then after the mid show pee break James and Alan talk current events and do the movie pick of the week! Thanks again to Ryan fo...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 46 min
Happy New Year! On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we're joined by Lou Miceli from the band Palisades ! We talk about what it was like working with Howard Benson on their new record, coping with pain and depression, how great traveling is, how rad Japan is, comics, new Black Mirror, whether or not we believe in aliens, Mars being terraformed sooner than expected, and so much more! We go deep on this one guys! After the break we do current events, and the movie pick of the week! Strap in an...
Jan 09, 2019•2 hr 40 min
No guest tonight! Just a good ol' "Dudes Night In!" We check in on Daddy Long Neck, talk about what it's like being a drummer, dude from GWAR getting arrested, how much hippie shows suck, Carlton from Fresh Prince sues Fortnite, and how lame it is that people expect everyone to "stay in your lane." Smoke crystal meth and rip yer eyes out! Make sure to subscribe to the show, and please share this podcast with your friends! If you’re in a band, run a small company, or just have a thing you want pr...
Jan 03, 2019•2 hr 14 min
On this episode of The Stateside Podcast we take care of some business! We spent nearly five hours before recording this episode playing around with new gear so we can bring y’all the most tasty sounding podcast this side of the Mississippi! No guest tonight! Just a classic “Dudes Night In!” We discuss 90's family sitcoms, the reality that Steve Urkel is a prick, Randy Coutoure’s sex tape, Kevin Heart choosing not to host the Oscars, a girl named Kaylee who ripped her eyes out, how dark the worl...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 3 min
On this episode we catch up with our friend Jesse Cannon. Jesse is the host of the podcast Inside The Album by Atlantic Records where he gets unprecedented access to look at these records, piece by piece, with interviews from those involved at every level. We chat about how good the movies Sorry to Bother You and Spotlight are, how parts of Brooklyn don't seem to get any sunshine, and Alan points out that, "Trump is the SoundCloud rapper of politicians." Jesse gives some valuable tips to new pod...
Dec 11, 2018•1 hr 27 min
On this episode we talk to our friend Karl Whinnery from Hot Karl Productions . Karl is a film maker and a musician. We talk about what it takes to make a great music video today, and what the role of a music video can be for a band. Please go visit the Indiegogo page for the film he and his team are working on, "Jason Rising" - A Friday The 13th Fan Film. We talk current events, movie pick of the week, a dude being electrocuted on stage, how Brad Pitt is best when he's not the star of the movie...
Dec 04, 2018•2 hr 9 min
On this episode we talk with Finn Mckenty ! Finn is host of the popular YouTube channel The Punk Rock MBA and Director of Marketing at the URM Academy . We chat about navigating your way through the music industry in 2018, UFC, how often Joe Rogan talks about animals, playing to your strengths, and so much more! A lot of valuable insight from a music veteran!! Then James & Alan talk current events, movie pick of the week, how our moms showered us with love, and a guy with a huge neck?? Enjoy...
Nov 27, 2018•2 hr 26 min
Welcome Alan Ashcraft to the podcast! Alan will be joining James with co-host duties and will serve as Art Director of the show! Alan works as Art Director at Rise Records and freelances with some of the biggest artists and clients out there! Thank you to all of you for supporting the show over the past 50 episodes! We have some amazing guests joining us and are so excited for the next chapter! Drop us a line anytime and tell us your ideas or thoughts about the show! Stateside Management is a pr...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 48 min
On this episode we talk with Luke & Ben from the Los Angeles band CONVEY! We chat about what it's like growing up in Boston, how much Dropkick Murphys rule, how lame moshing in LA is, Movie Pick O' The Week, Current Events, Ceremonial Pee Breaks, and so much more!! Go say hi to the band and follow them over on Instagram @conveytheband...do it now! :) Check out their new single "Terror" here : Stateside Management is a producer management company. We represent music producers, song writers, a...
Nov 06, 2018•2 hr 37 min
On this episode we talk to the one and only....Travis Ball! We chat with Travis about what it's like living in Nashville, advice to young mix engineers, new releases from bands Travis has mixed recently, Movie Pick O' The Week, Current Events, Ceremonial Pee Breaks, and so much more!! Go say hi to Travis and follow him over on Instagram @travisballmixing Check out his new Spotify playlist: "Works of Travis Ball" Stateside Management is a producer management company. We represent music producers,...
Nov 02, 2018•2 hr 39 min
On this episode we talk to the newest member of the Stateside Management roster, Joseph Chudyk! We chat with Joe about what it's like living in upper state New York, his dog getting lost in the snow, why he loves being a mix engineer, First Man, Bad Times At The El Royale, current events, pee breaks, why touring can be a drag, and so much more!! Go say hi to Joe and follow him on Instagram @josephchudyk_engineer Stateside Management is a producer management company. We represent music producers,...
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 41 min
On this episode we talk with long time friends Stephan Hawkes & Kris Crummett! Both are producers working out of Portland, OR. This was a really fun episode and we cover every single topic known to mankind...So strap on in!! Go say wassup to the dudes! @stephanhawkes @kcrummett Stateside Management is a producer management company. We represent music producers, song writers, and dream makers alike. www.statesidemgmt.com @statesidemgmt for all the socials For bookings contact: james@stateside...
Oct 22, 2018•2 hr 26 min
On this episode we cover a lil' bit of everything! We talk about movies, TV shows, 2 things we love and 2 things we hate, current events, music news, tips for busy entrepreneurs, and a bunch of other neat stuff!! --- Stateside Management is a producer management company. We represent music producers, song writers, and dream makers alike. This episode is dedicated to the memory of James Douglas Lynn. 1931-2018. RIP Papa. www.statesidemgmt.com @statesidemgmt for all the socials For bookings contac...
Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 18 min
This episode of The Stateside Podcast James and Neil catch up with their friend Greg Long from the Los Angeles based record label, We Are Triumphant. The boys talk about the origins of the label and what young upcoming bands should expect from record labels today, a girl with a face transplant, a young rapper born without a jaw, catholic priests being creepy, the NASA intern girl, rapid fire questions, and how great the mid-show pee break was for everyone! Check out We Are Triumphant and their a...
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 35 min
On this episode of the podcast we chat with Mel from the band June Divided! They just released their new record and are on tour right now! Go check out and support the band @junedivided over in Instagram! This episode is brought to you by Revival Recordings, an Artist First Record Label based out of North Carolina. Go follow their Revival 52 Spotify Playlist!! New music every Friday! Just go to ffm.to/revival52 and follow the playlist to enter. www.statesidemgmt.com --- Support this podcast: htt...
Aug 28, 2018•1 hr 33 min
On this episode we talk to the TASTY band Postcards!! Go check out and support the band @postcardsco over on Instagram! This episode is brought to you by Revival Recordings, an Artists First Record Label based out of North Carolina. Go follow their Revival 52 Spotify Playlist!! New music every Friday! Just go to ffm.to/revival52 and follow the playlist to enter. www.statesidemgmt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/statesidepodcast/support...
Aug 19, 2018•1 hr 45 min
On this episode of the Stateside Podcast we are joined by Edwin from the band Pacific Mean Time! Stateside's Rian Lewis co-produced and mixed this TASTY record!! Make sure you're sitting down while listening!! Cuz this episode is coming in HOT!! (not the best audio on this episode. but you'll still dig) This episode is brought to you by Revival Recordings, an Artist First Record Label based out of North Carolina. Go follow their Revival 52 Spotify Playlist! New music every Friday! Just go to ffm...
Aug 12, 2018•1 hr 29 min
